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January 15, 2003
Game 43: Devils Shutout Islanders: 5-0

    The New Jersey Devils defeated the New York Islanders, 5-0, in East Rutherford on Wednesday, January 15, 2003.   Martin Brodeur recorded his 60th career shutout.

    Mike Rupp squared off with Aaron Asham at 6:47 of the first period - his first fight, in his 2nd NHL game.   Rupp had a good start to the battle, but Asham won the fight in the end.

    Jeff Friesen took a nice feed from Joe Nieuwendyk and smacked the puck past Chris Osgood at 16:07 of the first period.   Friesen's 11th goal of the season was also assisted by Christian Berglund.

    The first period ended with the Devils leading the Islanders